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2 hours ago, Shawn Meyer said:
^ I feel dumb here, but what does DOJ stand for?
No reason to feel dumb for asking a legitimate question.
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3 hours ago, DispatchMaster said:
This view made my heart drop. I know it's early in construction so things might change, but they absolutely decimated the ambiance of Race For Your Life Charlie Brown. Hopefully they'll replant a lot of trees, but not only am I not hopeful given recent budget choices, but even if they do it'll be another couple of decades before the flume will feel like a voyage through the woods.
Good grief.
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On 1/25/2024 at 1:00 PM, CorkscrewMcPuke said:
I want a bunch of roaming baboons with funny, little hats to feed me blue ice cream.
What kind of hats, though? Like a fez or little boulder hat?
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23 hours ago, disco2000 said:
23,000+ signing a petition in the Greater Cincinnati area of approximately 2.3 million people is statistically insignificant in the big picture. No company can make 100% of the people happy. Heck just look at this site and it appears most aren't happy with KI
23,000 passholders probably wouldn't generate enough revenue to have even stayed open.
More people from outside Greater Cincinnati will attend concerts than those from outside the area attending Coney Island.
A concert venue will have a bigger impact on increased revenue to the tax base, and a much bigger source of income to the local governments than a pool. Granted the size of this would never be able to bring current day Taylor Swift, but ask Cincinnati how much her concerts here brought to the coffers of city hall ($1M), not counting all the private entities that saw a pay day from restaurants to hotels ($92M)...
To many people this sucks. But at the end of the day, if these people don't like it, take up a GoFundme and buy the land from MEMI. As property owners, they have a right to do what they want on their property regardless of what others think and that includes selling it. Further, as a citizen you have the right to not attend an event there and not give them your money. But others will and in bigger numbers than Coney saw.
The fact of the matter is the concert venue will do well even with a boycott and bring in far more revenue than the outcry of 23,000 people, many of which probably haven't been to Coney in years and many that are not even part of the tax base demanding the city and Anderson Township intervene....
Do you really have nothing better to do with your time than reply to every post I make in this thread? Seriously. If you have such an issue with this thread, myself, the park, and those who care to save it, then why not just stay off of this part of the forums? No one is forcing you to respond. Some people actually care and are enthusiasts of history, parks, the industry, and all that’s involved. If that’s not you, that’s fine.
It costs you absolutely nothing to abstain from this conversation. We get it. You don’t care. Please stop and let the people who do want to do something have an opportunity to share their thoughts. -
7 hours ago, Oldiesmann said:
And again silence from anyone who was in charge at Coney. They got their money and are all too happy to let MEMI take the blame for this.
Former ownership are cowards. They won’t say anything because their incompetence has been on full display for years. One embarrassing scenario after another. I wouldn’t expect them to say anything because they might be too stupid to know what to say.MEMI definitely deserves some blame. They’ve handled this horrendously. The extent of their communication since the purchase of the park has basically been, “change is hard, move on” which is a terrible way to treat your potential customers. Which is now having a trickle down effect on other organizations, like the CSO, who now stand to lose support. Which is tragic.
But former Coney ownership are crooks. Selling 2024 season passes literally weeks leading up to the sale and then pulling the rug out from everyone. And now… silence. Again, cowards.
Stupid situation that’s been years in the works. Totally avoidable. Who knows what will happen. Bricks are being torn up around the pool and then being returned to people, then they start replanting/maintains/regrowing the green space around the pool. Summerfair is forced to move and then… they’re allowed to host it at the newly renamed and unannounced “Riverbend Park.” And then, after backlash, “Riverbend Park” disappears and is replaced with “Coney Island.”
To be honest, I believe we know just as much (or just as little) about the future of the site as MEMI does. They did not expect this type of negative attention and resistance from people. Their lack of communication displays that. I hope they make the right decision, but have little faith they will.
Imagine announcing the largest expansion of your already-too-large collection of monopolizing music venues, only to have 23,000+ sign a petition telling you how much they hate that idea. Petitions don’t do anything, but the fact it’s been heavily promoted across social media, and circulated across online, print, and TV journalism.
That’s a bad look.
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From Cincinnati.com:
QuoteMEMI, CSO must be punished with a boycott to save Coney Island | Opinion
These business have decided that financial profits matter more than the desires of the community they operate in.
This loss of public trust will then flow through directly to the balance sheet and income statement, exactly as it should whenever a company fails to listen to its customers.
Despite widespread calls from the Cincinnati community to preserve Sunlite Pool and Coney Island, MEMI and CSO have willfully ignored the needs of the people through their silence and refusal to comment.
Even after receiving multiple petitions totaling over 20,000 signatures asking to keep Coney Island open, MEMI has proven its disregard for the voices of everyday Cincinnatians by continuing on with its plans to pave over Sunlite Pool. -
“Charlie Brown’s Rushing River Log Ride” sounds like a bathroom joke.
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18 hours ago, kingsislandfan1972 said:
Around which years was that show around around for?
Early 2000’s. I’m going to say around 2003/2004.
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Though previously announced to be moved to another venue, Summerfair will return to Coney Isl… er, Riverbend Park.
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Riverbend Park has now been changed to Coney Island per Summerfair and MEMI. Not sure if any of that is significant, but an update nonetheless:
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There was also, for a short time, and Indiana Jones knock off. “Secrets of the Lost Temple.” I enjoyed that one quite a bit. Wish that space was in use still. We need more dark ride/indoor attractions!
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26 minutes ago, Taylor.B03 said:
2024 is the year of the budget cut. Hours, PR (though it happened mid 23), Ambassadors, Events, Hourly pay. What's next?
They’re gonna cut an extra 50 feet from the first Orion drop to reclassify it as a hyper.
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As far as reaching the infamous end of service life, I’d say Invertigo. As far as new ride replacements, I feel like something has to becoming to the Boo Blasters space sooner than later.
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Ah, somethings happening at Fort Cooper! Haha. Good times. Hard to believe how long ago that was. Firehawk was never the best, but definitely holds a special place in my heart as it was the first big installment of my enthusiast “career” and as a member of KIC. Great episode!
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No wonder they have a waiting list for potential employees! They value their associates in a way that could never be expressed financially! Unbelievable!
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2 hours ago, disco2000 said:
Did anyone complaining apply for the open position when it was posted?
Anyone in the marketing industry who is familiar with the content they have recently produced would have no desire to apply for the position. Like the Camp Snoopy construction update “video” from the last day or so. Ha.
If you have a lackluster dinner at a restaurant and you have legitimate complaints about the experience, should we expect you to apply to be the new head chef?
Such a tremendously flawed argument that’s thrown around too much.
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Noasterstock 2024!
So, who actually thinks the event will happen in 2025?The park doesn’t owe anyone anything, but this comes across as a slap in the face to many. It could’ve been a perfect opportunity to make a kind gesture to the enthusiast community that could’ve done wonders to repair the strained relationship between this/other communities.
Event aside, I’m just knocked out by the complete display of incompetence from Cha… er, The “Kings Island Team.” I work in a similar role/field and the type content and actions displayed would probably get me fired.
Just a bad look, dude. KI has the ability to do much better. And I know they will. I love the place and hate to be so aggressively negative especially after they’ve done so much, so well the last few seasons. Pretty disappointing.
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Save AE at all costs. That’s all that really matters.
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3 hours ago, kingsislandfan1972 said:
I would retheme Boo Blasters into an actual Haunted House (no guns), and Phantom Theater makes its return!
I’ll second this!
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Absolutely wonderful. Love that dedication. The work is fascinating. The KI&MVRR is the crown jewel of the park, in my opinion.
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I’m sold, honestly. I just want that’s section of the park to get its overdo overhaul. This could be really cool and exciting if done right.
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5 minutes ago, kingsislandfan1972 said:
I agree I feel like Kings Island has a plan for the building... *cough* Phantom Theater returns *cough*
Man, I think I’ve got whatever cold you have. *cough* PT *cough*
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Couldn’t agree more! That era where the Nick and Hannah Barbara characters coexisted was pretty special. While I wouldn’t want the park to go “full Six Flags” when it comes to IP integration, but I’d love to see more characters utilized throughout the park.
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16 hours ago, kingsislandfan1972 said:
It's 2024, I'm surprised Boo Blasters is still around since I made this post in 2018, fingers crossed something new is coming within this decade.
Fingers crossed it happens in the next two years. It’s waaaaaay overdue for an overhaul. The ride looks pretty terrible (effects, guns, etc.) and the park could do incredible things with that space.
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More info for those with unusable gift cards:
QuoteIn an update, park officials said those with outstanding Coney Island gift card balances can attend an event at the park on Saturday, Jan. 20 to redeem balances for merch or get a refund.
The event is not open to the public, just those with outstanding balances. Gift card holders will be required to show their gift cards for entry.
And an incredible and honest opinion piece from the Cincinnati.com:
QuoteThe news that Coney Island was closing permanentlyhit me like a gut punch. As most Cincinnatians know, Coney Island and Sunlite Pool have been a part of the fabric and character of this city − a place that helps to make Cincinnati wonderful − for 137 years.
I heard initially that some development corporation had purchased Coney Island to develop the property into who-knows-what − pricey housing, an upscale shopping venue, or perhaps a deluxe entertainment complex. That would have been no surprise since development corporations often build whatever they think will make them money without any regard to what's really important to Cincinnati or its people.
Who owns Coney Island?What to know about water park's closure
When I learned the truth that the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra − another institution that is part of the fabric of the city − was behind Coney Island's closing, that gut punch hurt so much worse. Really? The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra? The symphony has been a part of the Cincinnati arts scene for 128 years, and CSO officials should understand better than most what losing a cultural gem that has entertained generations would mean to the community.
Boycotts are being organized and the funds for a documentary are quickly being raised. Regardless of certain questionable opinions, people do, in fact, care for the history of the park and Cincinnati and would like to see it saved. Those online, across news sites, and social media justifying and/or celebrating the closure of the park are in an embarrassing minority.Here’s to hoping for a brighter future.
Favorite Off Season Activities?
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Ah, been looking to try that place. How is it?
My off-season activities this year included a drip to Disney World. Just got back a few days ago, so my “itch” has been scratched a bit. I also typically dive into some RCT2 projects.